70 years ago, the Eisenhower Interstate System transformed how America moves 🛣️
Today, we aren't just managing it. We’re modernizing it.
The next chapter is here. Welcome to the Golden Age of Transportation @USDOTFHWA
HIGHWAYS are a HUGE part of keeping America’s people and places connected 🛣️
The Eisenhower Interstate Highway System TRANSFORMED our country both socially and economically
@USDOTFHWA is celebrating its 70 year anniversary at the iconic @librarycongress and with new highway
On this day in 1956, President Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act, launching the largest public works project in U.S. history
We are proud to partner with @MyFDOT to celebrate this historic milestone as we look toward the next era of American infrastructure 🇺🇸
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America’s prosperity will rely on the Eisenhower Interstate system just as much over the coming decades as the generations before us
We are keeping our foot on the gas for the crucial infrastructure upgrades and modernizations it takes to keep our country moving smoothly
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🚨WATCH: @USDOTFHWA unveils the NEW highway sign to celebrate the historic 70-year legacy of our Interstate Highway System 🇺🇸
Launched under President Dwight D. Eisenhower, it became the greatest public works project in history and completely transformed how we connect in
“If we want America to lead the way, we have to reimagine our regulatory framework.” — @NHTSAgov Administrator Jonathan Morrison
Unleashing American innovation shouldn’t be held back by rules written for yesterday’s technology ⬇️
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🚨AIR TAXIS ARE GETTING CLOSER TO TAKEOFF ✈️
Check out the brand new facility in Oklahoma City that will test vertical travel technology!
“It’s another step forward in innovation aviation.” - @SGBradbury ⬇️
Before walking away from your car:
🛑 STOP
👀 LOOK
🔒 LOCK
An important reminder from @NHTSAgov in these warm summer months. The death of a child in a hot car is 100% preventable.
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🚦Safety is non-negotiable 🚧 In North Carolina, $65 MILLION is going to North Carolina to accelerate key construction and safety work along the Raleigh-to-Richmond corridor 🛤️🚗
AMERICA IS BUILDING AGAIN @USDOTFRA@NCDOT
My prayers are with the people of Venezuela as they begin the tough road to rebuild from a devastating earthquake. Here’s what @USDOT is doing to support the recovery effort:
The @FAANews is in close communication with their Venezuelan counterpart and other international
Better connections, safer roads 🚙
USDOT and @USDOTFHWA are proud to celebrate the opening of a new 11-mile stretch of Corridor H in West Virginia. More lanes mean smoother travel and stronger regional economies… AMERICA IS BUILDING AGAIN!
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🚧 The Trump Administration is bringing BIG, BEAUTIFUL ROADS to West Virginia 🛣️
A new 11-mile stretch of Corridor H is NOW OPEN for West Virginians and its visitors!
Strong partnerships keep the economy moving @USDOTFHWA@wvgovernor 🇺🇸🤝
Our rails MUST be SAFE and SECURE for all passengers 🚊
@USDOTFRA has increased fines for those who do not follow our rules by 25 PERCENT in the last year!
We are deploying more safety inspectors, enhancing regulations, and embracing innovation to ensure rail travel is safer